Hey Amarillo

A conversation with Jill Gibson, chair of the Matney Mass Media program at Amarillo College. After graduating from Stanford and Northwestern, Jill arrived in Amarillo as a broadcaster expecting to quickly move on to a larger market. That was 25 years ago. She and Jason Boyett discuss why she's still here, what she discovered at Amarillo College, and why AC's media students are so successful. This episode is sponsored by Six Car Pub & Brewery (sixcarpub.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo

A conversation with Brooks Boyett, the founder of Mission 2540 (mission2540.org), a local ministry focused on low-income apartment complexes. Yes, Brooks is the brother of host Jason Boyett. But he’s also a professional magician, a CrossFit instructor, and a fierce advocate for children in poverty. He and Jason discuss why it’s so important to know our neighborhoods and neighbors. This episode is sponsored by Jimmy John’s and Amarillo National Bank (anb.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyam

A conversation with Carolyn Terrell, Head Director of the Amarillo High School Choral Department. Carolyn has taught music education to public school students of all ages, and shares about the lifelong value of teaching kids to sing. With host Jason Boyett, she praises the local fine arts community and explains why learning to take risks is so vital for impressionable teenagers. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty and SKP Creative. Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with Jacomo Bairos, music director for Amarillo Symphony (amarillosymphony.com). Since joining the Symphony in 2013, this Florida native has co-founded the acclaimed Nu Deco Ensemble and now guest conducts for orchestras all over the world. With host Jason Boyett, he praises Amarillo's arts culture and shares how his career has grown since he first arrived. This episode is sponsored by Panhandle Plains Historical Museum (panhandleplains.org). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo

A conversation with Mildred Darton, president of the North Heights Advisory Association. Mildred grew up in the North Heights and attended Carver High School in the 1960s, during segregation. With host Jason Boyett, she shares the history of this predominantly African-American neighborhood, the destructive impact desegregation had on the community, and what the North Heights needs today. This episode is sponsored by Six Car Pub & Brewery (sixcarpub.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with Patrick Burns, the founder and co-owner of Palace Coffee (palacecoffee.co). After opening the first location in Canyon in 2011, Patrick has seen Palace expand into Amarillo and gain notoriety in the craft coffee world. With host Jason Boyett, he shares the Palace origin story and why he's much more interested in people than coffee. This episode is sponsored by the WT Enterprise Center (wtenterprisecenter.com) and Wieck Realty (wieckrealty.com). 

A conversation with Karen Welch, senior content producer for Panhandle PBS. Before that role, Karen spent 25+ years with the Amarillo Globe-News, reporting about Amarillo's city government, business community and more. With host Jason Boyett, she shares her most memorable assignment, explains why local newspapers are so vital, and refuses to answer a couple of "8 Straight" questions. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative (skpcreative.com). Support the show at Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with Bruce Moseley, executive director of the Turn Center (turncenter.org). Bruce didn't plan to end up in the nonprofit world but found his calling at this organization for children with special needs. With host Jason Boyett, Bruce discusses how the Turn Center's groundbreaking autism study has brought international attention to Amarillo. This episode is sponsored by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (panhandleplains.org). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with personal injury lawyer Dean Boyd. Most locals know Dean from his advertising, but who's the attorney behind the ads? With host Jason Boyett, Dean discusses his difficult upbringing, how he got into law in the first place, and why he takes his job so seriously even if his "Strong Arm" commercials are pretty lighthearted. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative (skpcreative.com) and Six Car Pub & Brewery (sixcarpub.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with Mercy Murguia, Potter County Commissioner representing Precinct Two, which includes much of northeast and east Amarillo. Mercy is also a healthcare software consultant who holds an MBA from WTAMU. She and Jason Boyett discuss how she got into local politics, her passion for community engagement, and how she hopes to see the city continue to grow. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Eddy Sauer of Shemen Dental (shemendental.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with Jack Mustard, the chiropractor behind Mustard Wellness Center. Jack is also the founder and director of Mustard Street Charities, which serves up to 500 hamburgers to homeless men and women every week. With host Jason Boyett, Jack shares how he ended up in Amarillo after abandoning plans to live in Mexico, and how an encounter with homelessness sent him down an unexpected path. This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty (wieckrealty.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo

A conversation with Kasey Tam, owner of Nest Interiors & Construction and The Nat Antiques on Route 66 (thenatroute66.com), one of the most iconic buildings in Amarillo's history. With host Jason Boyett, Kasey talks about her business career, the ins and outs of working on 6th Street, and her plans to increase the visibility of shop owners in this historic neighborhood. This episode is sponsored by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (panhandleplains.org). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with Derek Weathersbee, a graphic design instructor at Amarillo College and a font creator whose typefaces are used all over the world—from Taco Bell advertising to the NFL Network. With host Jason Boyett, Derek talks about his decision to return to Amarillo from Dallas and details just how much the millennials he teaches (plus younger generations) have to offer the city. This episode is sponsored by Six Car Pub & Brewery (sixcarpub.com) and SKP Creative (skpcreative.com).

A conversation with Rev. Nell Newton, pastor of Amarillo Unitarian Universality Fellowship (uuamarillo.org). Nell is originally from Detroit, spent most of her adult years in Austin, and moved to Amarillo in 2017. With Jason Boyett, she talks about her religious history and why she's grown to love the Texas Panhandle's "terrible beauty." This episode is sponsored by Wieck Realty (wieckrealty.com) and Shemen Dental Group (shemendental.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.

A conversation with architect Mason Rogers of Playa Design Studio (playadesignstudio.com), the firm behind the award-winning Six Car/Crush building on Polk Street and other new, high-profile construction projects in Amarillo. With host Jason Boyett, Mason talks about the city's architectural history, local potential for redevelopment, and whether or not Amarillo has a unique "style." This episode is sponsored by BOC Bank (BOCbanking.com). Support the podcast via Patreon.com/heyamarillo.